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Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 03-29-2020, 01:05 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,540
Posted By bennelson
The International Harvester 300 Utility has a 40...

The International Harvester 300 Utility has a 40 HP engine and 11 gallon gas tank.

It has live hydraulics and independent PTO. The hydraulics continue to work whether or not the clutch is pushed...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 03-25-2020, 07:17 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,540
Posted By bennelson
I picked up the frame rails. Will they actually...

I picked up the frame rails.
Will they actually fit and do what I want?
I test fit them to my tractor.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljU6FfXDuEM
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 03-25-2020, 07:16 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,540
Posted By bennelson
The tractor engine is a structural component of...

The tractor engine is a structural component of the tractor.

So, without the engine, how do I hold the front and the back of the tractor together?!?!?

Some tractors, like those in the Farmall...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 03-25-2020, 07:13 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,540
Posted By bennelson
The transmission in the tractor is different than...

The transmission in the tractor is different than that of a simply manual transmission car.

The biggest difference is that there are TWO SHAFTS!
The central shaft drives the transmission - same...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 03-25-2020, 07:10 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,540
Posted By bennelson
I took apart the Leaf gearbox. I might use...

I took apart the Leaf gearbox.

I might use the input shaft from it to mate with the motor as part of a coupler to the tractor.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5WhB7uQLzY
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 03-25-2020, 07:09 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,540
Posted By bennelson
I take apart the Nissan Leaf driveline. Part...

I take apart the Nissan Leaf driveline.

Part of the reason for doing this would be to repackage it into the tractor.

It's also neat just to take apart and see how it all works!
...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 03-25-2020, 07:07 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,540
Posted By bennelson
I got a Nissan Leaf drivetrain from a junkyard. ...

I got a Nissan Leaf drivetrain from a junkyard.

I think it should be a good motor for the tractor project.

It's a 2013 model year, so it's the "Gen 2" version, using the EM57 motor.
...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 03-25-2020, 07:06 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,540
Posted By bennelson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ixMzRf8tJo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ixMzRf8tJo
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 03-25-2020, 07:05 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,540
Posted By bennelson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78CeW7o5weM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78CeW7o5weM
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 03-25-2020, 07:04 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,540
Posted By bennelson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mw7GkXUI4wg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mw7GkXUI4wg
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 03-25-2020, 07:03 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,540
Posted By bennelson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i47OceVSHY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i47OceVSHY
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 03-25-2020, 07:02 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,540
Posted By bennelson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtTpX7kYlgY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtTpX7kYlgY
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 03-25-2020, 07:02 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,540
Posted By bennelson
IH 300 Utility Electric Farm Tractor Conversion

Hi Folks!

I'm converting a farm tractor to electric.

I have no experience with tractors, so I'm making this all up as I go.

This conversion is actually for somebody else. A guy who owns a...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 02-09-2020, 06:53 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,282
Posted By bennelson
Electric Suzuki SV650

Last weekend, I went to Fully Charged LIVE in Austin, Texas.

I shot a video interview with Robert Powell. He was showing off his electric converted Suzuki SV650. It's running a Motenergy motor...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-20-2020, 12:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,495
Posted By bennelson
The other weird thing is that I had an airbag...

The other weird thing is that I had an airbag error light turn on, but not until AFTER I swapped the doors!

After a little work (and input from folks on forums) I was able to discover the issue...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-05-2020, 10:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,495
Posted By bennelson
I looked through my scrap pile and found a piece...

I looked through my scrap pile and found a piece of steel flat stock.
I drilled a couple of holes through it to build a new puller from the left-over parts from the Harbor Freight Puller which I...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-05-2020, 11:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,495
Posted By bennelson
The doors and seat were "Free" or a "sunk cost"...

The doors and seat were "Free" or a "sunk cost" depending on how you look at it.
I had already bought a crashed Volt (same make/model/year) as a parts vehicle for the battery pack. I pulled the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-04-2020, 10:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,495
Posted By bennelson
After that, I installed the new (to me) doors on...

After that, I installed the new (to me) doors on the car.

They went on pretty easy.

The big disappointment was that they were NOT the same color!

For whatever reason, GM made two different...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-04-2020, 05:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,495
Posted By bennelson
Of course, now I needed some new doors. Would I...

Of course, now I needed some new doors.
Would I go dig through a junkyard and hunt some down?
No.
This is where things get interesting...

I ALREADY owned a 2012 Chevy Volt.
The same guy, Cris,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-04-2020, 05:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,495
Posted By bennelson
The driver's seat had some damage (dog left in...

The driver's seat had some damage (dog left in the car while the guy ran into a store...) and the seat heater wouldn't work. I pulled the seat out of the car.

The big chore to tackle was removing...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-04-2020, 05:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,495
Posted By bennelson
When I picked up the car, it was pretty dirty. ...

When I picked up the car, it was pretty dirty.

I also really couldn't tell the condition of the back door. The seller said he hadn't even tried opening it yet, as there was concern about the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-04-2020, 05:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,495
Posted By bennelson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haYVjJQl1bc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haYVjJQl1bc
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-04-2020, 05:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,495
Posted By bennelson
Ben Fixes a Chevy Volt

Hi Friends,

It's been a while since I've been on here, but I wanted to let you know about my latest project.

I've been keeping an eye open for a replacement vehicle for our aging 2004 Prius.
...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 12-22-2019, 07:24 PM
Replies: 1,499
Views: 541,233
Posted By bennelson
Ha! I haven't been on Ecomodder very much...

Ha!
I haven't been on Ecomodder very much lately.
Been busy with other things.

I'm also working on an electric tractor!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmHss3DBZUikdb6DkxiC5ps0qMTa3aRqv
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 10-01-2019, 12:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,617
Posted By bennelson
I think that's probably how MOST people feel. I...

I think that's probably how MOST people feel. I certainly didn't shoot the video to try to convince anyone, just share some info. It's interesting stuff though!
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